Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
- Date
- August 7–8, 2026
- Location
- 316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI
- Distance
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon · Paavo Nurmi Marathon - VIRTUAL · Paavo Nurmi Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is a point-to-point marathon run in Northern Iron County, Wisconsin - always the 2nd Saturday in August. The Paavo runs on a verified course, and this year the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is handling ALL the details for the race INCLUDING assuring all runners that the course is a Boston Marathon Qualified Course!!!
The Paavo Nurmi Marathon is the longest running marathon in Wisconsin, with 2026 being our 56th year.
Locals and visitors alike will find a weekend of history and heart, once again be run on the course that made us famous, "finishing" in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin.
The Twilight 5K Run/Walk, a family friendly run/walk to take place on Friday evening, August 7th, during The Paavo Nurmi Marathon EXPO.
Register TODAY!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hurley, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hurley, WI
Population
1,438
as of 2023
Elevation
1,529 ft
Nearest Airport
RHI
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
60
Days to train
- Race
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
- Date
- August 7–8, 2026
- Location
- 316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More?
- Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More is a running race held in Hurley, Wisconsin on August 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More?
- Friday, August 7, 2026 in Hurley, Wisconsin at 316 Silver Street, Hurley, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Paavo Nurmi Marathon | Half | Relay | And More
Aug 7, 2026